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“For one with an uncontrolled mind, yoga is difficult to attain. But for one who has self-control and strives with the right means, it is attainable.”
Commentary: A mind that is restless, agitated, and easily swayed by desires and distractions finds it difficult to engage in the practices of yoga effectively. Self-control (vaśhyātmanā) implies having mastery over one’s own mind, senses, and impulses. It involves restraining the mind from wandering and being driven by external stimuli.
By exercising self-discipline and using the right means (upāya), such as following the guidance of a qualified teacher, practicing meditation, and observing moral and ethical principles, one can gradually attain the state of yoga.